BLOG: Pro bono lawyering can unlock hope in uncertain times
When human rights campaigners in Northern Ireland find their activism overlaps with legal issues, their work doesn’t have to stop.
Read morePILS’ Pro Bono Register reaches 2026 Irish Law Awards final
The network of 120+ legal professionals on the PILS Pro Bono Register have been shortlisted for the 2026 LEAP Irish...
Read moreAutumn Social – in pictures
When communities and lawyers unite to defend the public interest, incredible things happen. On 16 October 2025, the PILS Autumn...
Read moreRights groups challenge NI Executive to fulfil anti-poverty pledge
Stormont spends almost £1 billion pounds a year dealing with child poverty, according to Trussell NI. Imagine what life would...
Read morePublic Interest Litigation in Northern Ireland
Public Interest Litigation in Northern Ireland is the no-nonsense title of a new research report by Lawmanity.
Read morePILS’ Strategic Plan 2025-2028
Created by: The PILS Staff and Board, in consultation with Mandy Ayres and Monica Golding, October 2024
Read moreLocal campaigners stop oil terminal plan in its tracks as Council forced to admit mistake
Environmental campaigners in Whitehead, Co Antrim are celebrating a major climbdown by their local council after it admitted not following...
Read moreSupporting the Stop Whitehead Oil Terminal campaign
In April, Mid & East Antrim Borough Council’s decision to grant planning permission for the Cloghan Point oil terminal expansion...
Read moreNI’s Illegal Migration Act cases: the part we played in the disapplication decision
Northern Ireland’s legal challenges to the Illegal Migration Act have grabbed headlines. Read on to discover why PILS was proud...
Read moreBLOG: The importance of defending our human rights infrastructure
To mark UK Pro Bono Week 2023, The PILS Project’s team are sharing our reflections on 3 key topics: climate...
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